2. See which topics have already been claimed- look at the titles of the pdf files posted on that page.
3. Check how many students may choose the same topic by looking at the number in ( ). Same topic does NOT mean same focus: i.e. If there are 2 spots for religious celebrations, only one person may select Christmas.
4. News articles must not be more than 2 years old - check the date!
5. In order to secure your specific topic and focus, you must post each of your 3 German culture articles (as pdf files) on the class wiki page, with this file name format: theme_topic_focus_first3wordsofarticletitle_yourlastname.pdf
6. Please do not delete anyone else’s posts (all activity is recorded and time/date stamped).
7. New posts should be placed at the top of the list.
Q1 LEISUREThe variety of activities performed for enjoyment.
Entertainment
Exhibitions
TV Shows
Games
Hobbies
Recreation
Sports
Travelling
Social interaction through leisure activities
[Shopping ONLY]
Q2 CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONSThe current and past practices, representations, expressions and knowledge that belong to a community of German-speakers.
Celebrations (not social events) ex. birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, new baby, funerals, etc.
Religious celebrations and events
Dress codes
Uniforms
Etiquette and protocols
Fashion
Food
Historical events
National costumes
The arts
[Daily Routines ONLY ]
[Holidays ONLY]
[Drinks ONLY ]
Q3 GLOBAL ISSUESCurrent matters and future scenarios that have an impact at a regional, national and/or international level, bearing in mind that they need to be addressed from the perspective of the German-speaking cultures.
Educational system
Energy reserves
Food (not recipes) ex. shortage, toxins, spoilage, gmo, organic, composting, etc.
Water (not recipes) ex. pollution, shortage, recycling, sources, etc.
Global warming
Climate change
Natural disasters
Globalization
Poverty
Famine
Man’s effect on nature
Sustainability
Employment/ Unemployment
[Transportation ONLY ] Q4 CULTURAL DIVERSITY The ethnic, gender, racial, ideological and socio-economic varieties within a community of German-speakers.
Beliefs, values, norms
Culinary heritage
How culture is learned
Intercultural assimilation
Interlinguistic influence (German words taken from other languages)
Language diversity
Migration (rural-urban or international)
Minorities
Population diversity
Subcultures
Concepts of human beauty
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Racism, prejudice, discrimination
[Personal appearance and character ONLY ]
[Neighborhoods ONLY]
[Towns and services ONLY]
[Physical geography ONLY] Curriculum B (even years: 2012-2013, 2014-2015, etc.) Q1 COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA How people interact, transmit and gather data for the purposes of information and entertainment.
Advertising
Bias in Media
Censorship
Telephone
Internet
Mail
Press / printed media
Radio and television
Sensationalism in the media
Telephones Q2 SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS How people interrelate and behave- as members of a community, individually and in groups.
Social events (not holidays/religious celebrations) ex. wine festivals, cocktail parties, Grillfeste
Cultural identity
Linguistic dominance
Multilingualism
Nationalism, patriotism,
Fanaticism
Relationships within the family
Relationships at work
Friendships
Love relationships/dating/marriage
Social and/or /political structures
Social behaviors and stances
Taboos versus socially acceptable behavior
Q3 HEALTH Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses.
Concepts of good health
Diets
Nutrition
Drug abuse
Epidemics
Health services
Hygiene
Illnesses, symptoms of ill health
Mental health
Physical exercise
Surgery
Traditional medicine
Alternative medicine
Q4 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The relationship between science and technology, and their impact on a community of German-speakers. Do not repeat any global issues that involve technology (health. medicine, solar, etc.)
Entertainment technology
Ethics in science
Ethics in technology
Impact of technology on society
Natural sciences
Environmental technology
Renewable energy
Scientific research
Social sciences
[Environmental concerns ONLY]
How to Sign Up for Your Topic
1. Go to our wiki site: http://fraubogard.wikispaces.com/ Then click on the quarter topic listed in the navigation menu.
2. See which topics have already been claimed- look at the titles of the pdf files posted on that page.
3. Check how many students may choose the same topic by looking at the number in ( ). Same topic does NOT mean same focus: i.e. If there are 2 spots for religious celebrations, only one person may select Christmas.
4. News articles must not be more than 2 years old - check the date!
5. In order to secure your specific topic and focus, you must post each of your 3 German culture articles (as pdf files) on the class wiki page, with this file name format: theme_topic_focus_first3wordsofarticletitle_yourlastname.pdf
6. Please do not delete anyone else’s posts (all activity is recorded and time/date stamped).
7. New posts should be placed at the top of the list.
Curriculum A (odd years: 2013-2014, 2015-2016, etc.)The IB World Language Studio © 2007 Eva Bogard
Q1 LEISUREThe variety of activities performed for enjoyment.Entertainment
Exhibitions
TV Shows
Games
Hobbies
Recreation
Sports
Travelling
Social interaction through leisure activities
[Shopping ONLY
Q2 CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONSThe current and past practices, representations, expressions and knowledge that belong to a community of German-speakers.
Celebrations (not social events) ex. birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, new baby, funerals, etc.
Religious celebrations and events
Dress codes
Uniforms
Etiquette and protocols
Fashion
Food
Historical events
National costumes
The arts
[Daily Routines ONLY
[Holidays ONLY
[Drinks ONLY
Q3 GLOBAL ISSUESCurrent matters and future scenarios that have an impact at a regional, national and/or international level, bearing in mind that they need to be addressed from the perspective of the German-speaking cultures.
Educational system
Energy reserves
Food (not recipes) ex. shortage, toxins, spoilage, gmo, organic, composting, etc.
Water (not recipes) ex. pollution, shortage, recycling, sources, etc.
Global warming
Climate change
Natural disasters
Globalization
Poverty
Famine
Man’s effect on nature
Sustainability
Employment/ Unemployment
[Transportation ONLY
Q4 CULTURAL DIVERSITY The ethnic, gender, racial, ideological and socio-economic varieties within a community of German-speakers.
Beliefs, values, norms
Culinary heritage
How culture is learned
Intercultural assimilation
Interlinguistic influence (German words taken from other languages)
Language diversity
Migration (rural-urban or international)
Minorities
Population diversity
Subcultures
Concepts of human beauty
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Racism, prejudice, discrimination
[Personal appearance and character ONLY
[Neighborhoods ONLY
[Towns and services ONLY
[Physical geography ONLY
Curriculum B (even years: 2012-2013, 2014-2015, etc.)
Q1 COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA How people interact, transmit and gather data for the purposes of information and entertainment.
Advertising
Bias in Media
Censorship
Telephone
Internet
Mail
Press / printed media
Radio and television
Sensationalism in the media
Telephones
Q2 SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS How people interrelate and behave- as members of a community, individually and in groups.
Social events (not holidays/religious celebrations) ex. wine festivals, cocktail parties, Grillfeste
Cultural identity
Linguistic dominance
Multilingualism
Nationalism, patriotism,
Fanaticism
Relationships within the family
Relationships at work
Friendships
Love relationships/dating/marriage
Social and/or /political structures
Social behaviors and stances
Taboos versus socially acceptable behavior
Q3 HEALTH Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses.
Concepts of good health
Diets
Nutrition
Drug abuse
Epidemics
Health services
Hygiene
Illnesses, symptoms of ill health
Mental health
Physical exercise
Surgery
Traditional medicine
Alternative medicine
Q4 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The relationship between science and technology, and their impact on a community of German-speakers. Do not repeat any global issues that involve technology (health. medicine, solar, etc.)
Entertainment technology
Ethics in science
Ethics in technology
Impact of technology on society
Natural sciences
Environmental technology
Renewable energy
Scientific research
Social sciences
[Environmental concerns ONLY